Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 9 members in total.

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Lord Lieutenancy of Surrey transition

That this House congratulates Mr Michael More-Molyneux CVO on the completion of eleven years of distinguished service as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, a role he has held since 2015; thanks him for his dedication to public service, his steadfast support for communities, voluntary organisations, businesses and civic institutions across the county, and his commitment to promoting Surrey and representing the Crown with dignity, integrity and distinction; recognises his leadership in celebrating and encouraging the contribution of individuals and organisations to county life; welcomes the appointment of Mrs Neelam Dharni Devesher MBE DL as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey following her appointment by His Majesty The King; notes her longstanding record of public service, community leadership and commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and community cohesion across Surrey; and wishes both Michael More-Molyneux and Neelam Devesher every success for the future as Surrey marks this important transition in its civic life.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

768 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Jeremy Hunt

Al Pinkerton

Clive Jones

Will Forster

Subjects

Public service Retirement Surrey

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk